Beth Grafton-Cardwell and her team at Lindcove - Citrus Research ...

This issue, we are highlighting Dr. Beth Grafton-
Cardwell as a way of thanking her for her efforts over
the past two years in serving as the Senior Science Editor
for Citrograph. Beth is stepping down from this position to
take on a major role within the University of California system
as leader of the Endemic and Invasive Pests and Diseases
Initiative. In this role, Beth will also become a member of
the UC Agricultural and Natural Resources (ANR) Program
Council. The Council reports directly to UC Vice President
Dan Dooley for policy and direction input. We look forward
to a new relationship with Beth as the UC reorganizes its
structure to accommodate recent budget restrictions.
6 Citrograph July/August 2011
ABOUT THE COVER
Beth is one of the founding members of the Citrograph
Editorial Board and has served as Senior Science Editor since
CRB began publication with the premier issue in January
2010. Using her skills as an Extension Specialist, Beth has
been a major force in shaping the content of the magazine and
assuring the high quality of articles that we have been able
to publish. Her main focus was the feature science articles
and ensuring that they were written in layman’s language.
She has been joined by Dr. MaryLou Polek, Vice President
of Science and Technology for the Citrus Research Board,
whose responsibility is reviewing the articles presented by
CRB research Project Leaders.
Beth will continue her role as Director of the Lindcove
Research and Extension Center and as a research leader for
the CRB and other commodity groups. The cover photo of
this issue features the crew of LREC. This outstanding group
has been the cornerstone of the citrus research program for
California for many years by providing support to the many
UC research leaders. Beth has also served on the CRB Communications
Committee and the Citrus Pest and Disease
Prevention Committee’s Communications Committee. She
will continue to provide input to these groups when possible.
“Beth, we all thank you for your help and service and will
continue to support you in every effort you may undertake
in your new role!!”
Ted Batkin, Publisher
Margie Davidian, Editor
Pictured on the cover, left to right: Jose Trujillo, Kurt Schmidt,
Dan Seymore, Beth Grafton-Cardwell, Angel Sanchez, Anita
Hunt, Gerry Perez, Jose Hernandez, and Therese Kapaun. Not
shown: Don Cleek.